Maj. Gen. Thomas H. Katkus, adjutant general for the
Maj. Gen. Thomas H. Katkus, adjutant general for the Alaska National Guard, receives his Australian airborne wings from Capt. Sam Thackray, of Sydney, with the Australian Defence Force, 3rd Battalion, Royal Aus... More
Brahma Bulls and professional bull riders were part
Brahma Bulls and professional bull riders were part of the show for the U.S. Army 1st Battalion (Airborne), 501st Infantry Regiment, from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, and Australian Defence Force 3r... More
Australian Defence Force personnel Cpl. Ryan Andrews,
Australian Defence Force personnel Cpl. Ryan Andrews, Cpl. Patrick Inskip, Capt. Sam Thackray and Warrant Officer Class 2 Jamie Osborne, with the 3rd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, display their American... More
Joint paratroopers line up for a steak and snag (sausage)
Joint paratroopers line up for a steak and snag (sausage) dinner before the rodeo at Great Western Hotel and Steakhouse in Rockhampton. The U.S. Army 1st Battalion (Airborne) 501st Infantry Regiment from Joint... More
Capt. Sam Thackray, of Sydney, with the Australian
Capt. Sam Thackray, of Sydney, with the Australian Defence Force, 3rd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, presents Lt. Col. Patrick Ellis, Battalion Commander, U.S. Army 1st Battalion (Airborne), 501st Infant... More
Joint paratroopers arrive at the Great Western Hotel
Joint paratroopers arrive at the Great Western Hotel and Steakhouse in Rockhampton for dinner, a private rodeo and Australian wildlife handling, all within a thirty hour period of departing Alaska. The U.S. Arm... More
Thirty hours after departing Alaska, joint paratroopers
Thirty hours after departing Alaska, joint paratroopers dined on steak and snag (sausage) dinner before the rodeo. The U.S. Army's 1st Battalion (Airborne), 501st Infantry Regiment, from Joint Base Elmendorf-Ri... More
Jack Lever, right, of Koorana Crocodile Farm, answers
Jack Lever, right, of Koorana Crocodile Farm, answers questions about crocodiles and merchandise made of farm raised crocodiles during the private rodeo at organized for joint paratroopers at a dinner and redeo... More
Rockhampton professional Bull riders compete for a
Rockhampton professional Bull riders compete for a purse as part of the show for the U.S. Army's 1st Battalion (Airborne), 501st Infantry Regiment, from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, and Australian D... More
The band, Shoeless Joe, from Rockhampton, plays classic
The band, Shoeless Joe, from Rockhampton, plays classic rock for the paratroopers at the Great Western Hotel and Steakhouse in Rockhampton during Talisman Sabre 2011. The U.S. Army's 1st Battalion (Airborne), 5... More